Chapter 63: The Silk Thread Wrapped Around Kong Xuan's Wrist
"That's right, we researched it!"
Kong Xuan repeated it again.
When he allowed Kong Ling to use this move in the competition, Kong Xuan had already thought of an explanation.
Actually, he had considered using Kong Deming as a shield, but he ultimately gave up. After all, his elder hadn't even figured out his own twin spirits yet.
Moreover, they hadn't mentioned this self-Spirit Fusion skill to Kong Deming before.
For some easily exposed lies, lying is easy, but once a lie is told, countless more lies are needed to cover it up, which is not worth the trouble.
Meeting Ren Jun's disbelieving gaze, Kong Xuan explained, "Ling'er's two Spirits have a very high degree of compatibility. Not long after her Spirit Awakening and Cultivation, she sensed a trend of the two Spirits fusing."
"Although the Sun Moon Empire has no experience in twin spirits Cultivation, Spirit Fusion skills do exist."
"So, after some research, we gradually started experimenting, and we didn't expect to succeed on the first try!"
Ren Jun looked at Kong Xuan without any evasion in his eyes, as if he truly wasn't lying.
Although Kong Xuan was not old, he always gave Ren Jun a sense of composure beyond his years.
Furthermore, Kong Xuan indeed possessed extraordinary talent in Cultivation. If he also had a bit of luck, perhaps he truly could research a self-Spirit Fusion skill as he claimed.
Ren Jun thought for a moment, then his expression became serious: "Research into Spirits, especially Spirit Fusion skills, cannot tolerate the slightest carelessness. A single mistake could lead to a shattered Spirit!"
"In the future, you must not blindly experiment on your own. Even if you have an idea you want to try, there must at least be a teacher or elder present."
Ren Jun reminded him twice, also fearing that Kong Xuan, relying on his exceptional talent, might accidentally cause a major disaster.
Kong Xuan honestly replied, "Teacher, don't worry, I won't casually do such things again."
Ren Jun, who had originally wanted to offer a few more pointers, saw that Kong Xuan didn't refute him, so he didn't say anything more.
"Good to know. Don't stay here too long. Let Kong Ling rest properly for a while first."
Just as Ren Jun reached the door, he suddenly remembered something and turned back, saying, "Oh right, there's an auction at the Academy's auction house tonight. You can go take a look if you're interested."
The National Soul Master Class Competition could be said to have gathered almost all the Advanced Soul Engineer Academies across the country.
Although not many people came from each Academy, in the general direction of fully developing Spirit Masters, the teachers leading the teams were not weak either.
This auction was also an opportunity for everyone to exchange what they had and what they needed.
Of course, the most important thing was to seize the opportunity to make a fortune!
Kong Xuan originally wasn't planning to go to this auction, but Xu Wei was very interested.
For him, a commoner, auctions were something he had only heard of before; he had never actually been to one.
He also knew he couldn't afford anything, so this time he purely wanted to join in the fun and broaden his horizons.
Amidst repeated calls of "Brother Xuan," Kong Xuan eventually had no choice but to agree to Xu Wei's request and go to the auction with him that night.
The Sun Moon Royal Soul Engineer Academy's auction house, although affiliated with the Academy, did not only serve its teachers and students but was open to Soul Engineers throughout the Capital City.
Therefore, the auction house was not within the Academy itself, but rather more than ten li away from the Academy, closer to the center of the Capital City.
Basically, every month's "spirit tool Auction Day" would attract powerhouses, merchants, and even hidden forces from all over the World.
The night was deep, and the spirit tool lights on the streets of Capital City flowed like a river of stars. It truly had the appearance of a sleepless city.
A magnificent silver-white building still emitted a cold metallic luster in the night. The spirit tool patterns on the building's surface flickered like breathing.
This was the Sun Moon Royal Soul Engineer Academy's auction house. Although today was not the fixed monthly auction day, judging by the crowd at the entrance, quite a few people were attending the auction.
After showing their student cards, Kong Xuan and Xu Wei smoothly entered the auction house.
The interior space of the auction house was enormous, with a circular display stage in the center, surrounded by tiered seating.
The higher second floor housed VIP private rooms, with specially treated glass that prevented outsiders from peeking inside.
Kong Xuan and Xu Wei chose seats towards the back. The lights gradually dimmed, a spotlight shone on the stage, and the auctioneer walked onto the stage with a smile, beginning tonight's auction.
Listening to the continuous bidding sounds around him, Kong Xuan sat calmly in his chair, his expression unchanged.
Although he had never participated in such an auction, he was clear about the general process and situation, and didn't find it particularly novel.
However, Xu Wei craned his neck, looking around, seemingly full of curiosity about everything here.
"Goodness, someone actually spent a hundred thousand gold coins to buy a rare metal. That's a hundred thousand!"
Xu Wei leaned close to Kong Xuan's ear, his voice filled with unconcealable surprise.
The prices of these auctioned items just now had completely refreshed Xu Wei's understanding.
As a commoner, he had never seen so many gold coins in his entire life.
Kong Xuan said lightly, "For some people, gold coins are extremely hard to come by, but for others, gold coins are just a number."
Kong Xuan in this World naturally didn't have to worry about money. His sigh was a reflection of his experiences in his previous life.
Xu Wei's eyes held a hint of envy: "Sigh! If only I were rich too, I could buy whatever I liked."
"Soul Engineers are very profitable. Do you want to switch to the Soul Engineering Department?"
Kong Xuan glanced at him, and indeed saw a trace of temptation on Xu Wei's face.
However, Xu Wei's gaze immediately became firm: "Brother Xuan, don't tempt me. The Academy's teachers helped me Awaken my Spirit and allowed me to enter for free because they valued my Spirit and wanted me to develop as a Spirit Master."
Although Xu Wei was still young, deep down he was very clear about what he should do.
What he had now was already something he dared not even dream of before. He would not greedily pursue more.
Kong Xuan smiled upon hearing this: "Good that you know. Once you become powerful, earning money will be very easy, so just work hard to improve yourself."
"Mm!"
Xu Wei nodded, drinking a bowl of chicken soup from Kong Xuan.
The auction proceeded normally, and Xu Wei had also gotten over his initial novelty.
However, as he casually swept his gaze around, he saw several familiar figures.
Xu Wei pointed in a direction to his right and said, "Brother Xuan, isn't that Shui Ling and the others!"
"This auction was originally prepared for the teachers and students from various Academies participating in the Spirit Master Competition. What's so strange about them being here?"
With Kong Xuan's eyesight, he had long since spotted Shui Ling and the others.
In fact, not just them, he had seen many of the students who participated in the previous competition.
More than two hours later, the gilded doors of the auction house slowly closed, isolating the clamor within from the outside World.
Kong Xuan and Xu Wei walked down the steps side by side. The night breeze was cool, dispelling the stuffiness from inside the auction house.
"It was indeed an eye-opener to come this time." Xu Wei stretched, but his tone carried a hint of disappointment: "But I didn't see anything extraordinary!"
Kong Xuan, with his hands in his pockets, chuckled upon hearing this: "This was just a temporarily organized auction. The highest-grade spirit tool was only Grade Seven."
"Forget it, even a higher-grade auction doesn't interest me much now." Xu Wei pouted: "I don't even understand spirit tools, so even if you gave them to me, I wouldn't know how to use them."
"This semester, there should be courses on using spirit tools. We mainly Cultivate as Spirit Masters, but we also need to know how to use spirit tools."
Xu Wei shook his head: "Even if I know how to use them, I can't afford them."
"Hmm?"
Xu Wei suddenly turned around. Kong Xuan, who had been walking side by side with him, had suddenly stopped.
"Brother Xuan, why aren't you moving?"
Kong Xuan stood still, his expression suddenly changed, and his brows furrowed.
He looked at his right wrist, where a silk thread was entwined—a silk thread invisible to ordinary people.